$482,500
SOLD OCT 8, 2025

117 Rutledge Ave Villas, NJ 08251

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,195 Sq Ft
1.15 Acres

Recently Sold

$220 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property near a bay
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Cape May County Park South

About This Home

As of October 2025

Enjoy coastal living at this shore retreat! This spacious 3-story home set on a private end lot, next to a nature preserve, with BAY VIEWS!! Just a short walk to peaceful Del Haven Beach, this property offers the perfect mix of privacy and convenience. With multiple balconies and a three-season room it is the perfect blend of comfort and costal charm. The first floor has a family room with a full bath, access to garage, plus a bonus unfinished room with potential for a 4th bedroom. The second floor has a master suite with walk in closet and full bath for convenience, along with the living room with a gas fireplace. Open concept living with a bright eat-in kitchen with island, hardwood floor, stove and new dishwasher. Enjoy outdoor living on the rear deck or three season room. Laundry with full size washer and dryer is conveniently located on this level. The third floor has 2 bedrooms with ceiling fans and a full bath featuring a skylight. One bedroom includes VP flooring and private balcony, the other carpeted. Trek decking with vinyl railing on balconies and porch. Central air plus new 2 zone mini splits on 3rd story. New garage door with opener. This home is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat with easy access to the bay, beautiful sunsets and the natural beauty of Del Haven.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brooke Levin

COASTAL ELITE REALTY License #2337002 Listed on: 09/10/2025

COASTAL ELITE REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Bowersock

FERGUSON-DECHERT, INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,375

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 100
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Masonry Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,195 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Property near a bay
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / 445

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,375

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Single Family
  • Seasonal: XXX
  • Location: Corner, Mainland, Wooded Lot
  • District Township: 06-Middle Township
  • Estimated Year Built: 2002
  • Bay Proximity: 1 Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Lot Size2: 50 X 100
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: NJ
  • Street Designation: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Smoke/Fire Detector, Stove Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace- Gas, Wood Flooring, Skylight, Storage, Walk in Closet, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, 1763
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 2195
  • Other Rooms: Living Room, Kitchen, Recreation/Family, Eat-In-Kitchen, Laundry Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Contemporary, Three Story
  • Exterior: Aluminum, Block, Shingle, Stucco, Vinyl, Wood, Masonry Block
  • Outside Features: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch, Cable TV

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage, 1 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air Condition, Electric, Ceiling Fan, Other Air Conditioning, Multi Zoned, 1759
  • Heating: Gas Natural, Forced Air
  • Hot Water: Gas- Natural
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City, Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 2
  • Lot Size: 1 to 6000 SqFt

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5375
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2025
Closed on
Oct 8, 2025
Sold by
Flud Sandra R
Bought by
City To Sea Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Brooke Levin
COASTAL ELITE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Dan Bowersock
FERGUSON-DECHERT, INC
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$482,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,500
-8.79%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$496,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,900
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.56%
Original Mortgage
$528,800
Outstanding Balance
$528,800
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$32,400

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2010
Sold by
Hess Sandra R and Flud Sandra R
Bought by
Flud Sandra R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,500
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2005
Sold by
Hess Neil and Hess Sandy
Bought by
Hess Sandy R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2002
Sold by
Jack Gartner Builders Inc
Bought by
Hess Neil and Hess Sandy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,900
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $482,500 Shore Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Shore Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $162,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $528,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Sold $482,500 -8.8% $220 / Sq Ft
09/14/2025 09/14/25 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $529,000 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,375 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2024 $5,375 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2023 $5,233 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2022 $5,080 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2021 $4,957 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2020 $4,846 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2019 $4,737 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2018 $4,674 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2017 $4,570 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2016 $4,452 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2015 $4,406 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
2014 $4,367 $241,800 $90,000 $151,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 252689

Cape May County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-00445-0000-00002